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  • Rape is legally defined by the absence of consent.
  • Evidence suggests a public tendency to conflate wantedness and pleasurableness with consent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate public understanding of sexual consent and rape.
  • To identify misconceptions surrounding sexual encounters.
  • To inform the development of educational interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Two large-scale qualitative studies were conducted at UK universities.
  • Participants evaluated written vignettes of sexual encounters.
  • Free-text responses analyzed perceptions of rape and justifications.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of participants exhibited rape myth acceptance and victim-blaming attitudes.
  • Participants perceived degrees of rape rather than a simple dichotomy.
  • Distancing language was used when participants imagined initiating encounters.

Conclusions:

  • Findings indicate a widespread lack of understanding regarding consent and rape.
  • Educational materials are needed for schools, universities, and legal professionals.
  • Addressing misconceptions about consent is crucial for preventing sexual violence.